Jambo (Dutch Antilles Okra Soup) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Caribbean island soup made of okra, fish, and salted beef. Ingredients:
6 ounces salt beef, fat removed and diced |
12 cups water |
salt and pepper to taste |
3 cups fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices |
1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
8 ounces cod fillets, cubed |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
1 tablespoon lemon juice, to taste |
Directions:
1. Soak diced beef in ample cool water overnight to remove the salt. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
2. Bring 12 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add okra. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in beef, shrimp, and cod; simmer fro 10 minutes more. Season with chopped basil and lemon juice before serving.
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